1999 Rugby Hologram Piedfort £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin PCGS PR69 DCAM

Description

Specifications:
First Ever Hologram Coin - High Book Value - Population 2 in PR69 DCAM None Higher
1999 Royal Mint Rugby World Cup Hologram
Piedfort
£2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin PR69 DCAM
Issuing Country: United Kingdom
Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver with 24 Carat Gold Plating
Weight: 24.00 Grams / Diameter: 28.40mm
Quality: Silver Proof Piedfort
Issue Limit: 10,000 Worldwide
Presentation: Certified Slabbed and Graded by
PCGS as PR69 DCAM
In 1999, the world's best rugby playing nations battled for the Webb Ellis Cup in what was the fourth Rugby World Cup Tournament. The finals were hosted by the Welsh Rugby Union and held at venues throughout the Five Nations of England, France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales; the matches promising six weeks of fierce competition in October and November 1999.
In celebration, the Royal Mint is proud to issue a commemorative Piedfort £2 Two Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver for collectors.
For its special reverse design, medallist Ron Dutton has, in his representation of a packed Rugby stadium viewed from above, attempted to capture the pulsating atmosphere, movement, sound and colour of a great game and its enthusiastic supporters.
The obverse bears a regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.
Piedforts are coins which have been specially struck on thicker than normal blanks. As their name suggests they are closely associated with France, where from the twelfth century they were apparently issued by the Kings as presentation pieces.
In Britain the practise of striking piedforts is later and less frequent, but medieval and Tudor examples are known.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Why is a Certified coin a better investment?
PCGS & NGC are the main two impartial Numismatic Grading Services in the world and is a guarantee that the coin is genuine and has been graded accurately and professionally.
The sonically sealed solid plastic slabb is individually numbered so that the details of the coin(s) can be verified on a central database, and is also tamperproof.
In addition, the coin is protected from handling and keeps the coin(s) condition and finish long term if looked after which can be detrimental to the value once sold.